NPTA Response to HSE Consultation on Rodenticide Use Sticky Button Download NPTA Response Submission of information on: Name of substance: Anticoagulant rodenticides Relevant use category for lack of suitable alternatives: ☒ House mice and rats – professional users with demonstrated competence – indoor ☒ House mice and/or rats – professional users with demonstrated competence –…
Google Local Services Ads NPTA Calls for Fair Verification for Sole Traders The NPTA has written directly to Google regarding recent changes to Local Services Ads (LSAs), which from October 2025 will require businesses to provide either a Companies House registration number or a VAT Tax ID to remain verified. While we understand and support Google’s aim of…
Google Verified Badge What UK Businesses Need to Know From 20 October 2025, Google is replacing all Local Services Ads badges (like Google Guarantee and Screened) with one clear badge: Google Verified. What’s Changing? One single badge will show customers your business is verified by Google. The Google Money Back Guarantee will stop. Claims…
Google Local Services Ads: Important Update for Small UK Businesses Google has announced a change that will affect many small businesses using Local Services Ads (LSAs) in the UK. If you currently advertise through LSAs, here’s what you need to know and what you need to do. What’s Changing? Until now, businesses could use…
Ireland’s First Asian Hornet Nest Discovered: What You Need to Know By Owl Pest Control In late August 2025, something we’ve been dreading finally happened — Ireland’s first Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) nest was confirmed. For years, we’ve watched this invasive species spread across mainland Europe and the UK, and now it has officially made…
HSE Launches Consultation on the Future of Anticoagulant Rodenticides The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on the continued approval of anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). The consultation, which runs from 12 August to 30 September 2025, will play a critical role in determining whether these…
The Provision of Pest Control Service in Council Owned & Operated Properties Within Ceredigion County Council Description The provision of a service to control target pest species in various council owned and operated properties within Ceredigion County Council. Total value (estimated) £50,000 excluding VAT £60,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold Contract dates (estimated)…
Comprehensive Pest Control Service To Cover All Council Owned Building & Land Description The provision of a comprehensive pest control service to cover all council owned building and land, and staff who procure pest control as part of the role/duties will use the services provided for all pest related issues Total value (estimated) £60,000…
HOSPTAL & MEDICAL CARE ASSOCIATION An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of National Pest Technicians Association has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription upon joining a private medical plan. Victoria Brassington, Sales & Marketing Director, said: “The HMCA Medical Plans provide comprehensive…
